Senior Legal Counsel: Energy & Corporate Governance

Emply Denmark; Denmark; Remote; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

BWSC in Allerød, Denmark seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. You will provide strategic legal guidance across business units, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and support corporate governance at BWSC.

You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, manage risk and disputes, lead cross-border transactions, coordinate with external counsel, monitor regulatory developments, and educate internal teams on legal matters to protect the company’s interests.

Qualifications

• Danish Master of Laws degree or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Danish law and international frameworks, with cross-border experience.
• Fluent in Danish and English (written and spoken).
• At least 5 years of legal experience, preferably in-house or in a law firm.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Professionalism, integrity, and collaboration with management and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on contract law, commercial transactions, corporate governance, company law and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements critical to projects and partnerships.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks through risk assessments and strategic guidance.
• Support corporate governance, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with external legal counsel on specialized issues and complex cases.
• Monitor legislation and regulations to ensure BWSC’s compliance.
• Manage dispute resolution processes, including litigation and arbitration.
• Educate internal teams on contract management, compliance and policies.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.)

Tools

Legal drafting tools

Job description

BWSC in Allerød, Denmark seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team. You will provide strategic legal guidance across business units, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and support corporate governance at BWSC.

You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, manage risk and disputes, lead cross-border transactions, coordinate with external counsel, monitor regulatory developments, and educate internal teams on legal matters to protect the company’s interests.